Fluconazole infusion is a sterile, intravenous antifungal medication.Used to treat or prevent serious fungal infections, particularly systemic candidiasis and cryptococcal meningitis.
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Fluconazole infusion is a sterile, intravenous antifungal medication.Used to treat or prevent serious fungal infections, particularly systemic candidiasis and cryptococcal meningitis.
Prescription-only medicine (POM)
Requires supervision by a healthcare professional.
Systemic Antifungal (Triazole class)
Fluconazole (2 mg/mL in infusion)
Inactive ingredients:
Sodium chloride (for isotonicity)
Water for injection
pH adjusters (e.g. sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid)
None included in this formulation
Sodium (from sodium chloride) – for isotonicity
Approx. 0.15 mmol sodium (3.5 mg) per mL
Common strengths:
50 mg / 25 mL
100 mg / 50 mL
200 mg / 100 mL
400 mg / 200 mL
May be available under various brand names depending on region
Intravenous infusion only (IV drip)
Not for oral use
Adults:
Loading dose: 800 mg on Day 1 (depending on infection)
Maintenance: 200–400 mg daily
Pediatric doses: Based on weight (3–12 mg/kg/day)
Infusion rate: Max 10 mL/min in adults
Special cases:
Adjust in renal impairment
Use cautiously in liver disease
Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Elevated liver enzymes
Skin rash
Dizziness
Rare: Liver failure, severe allergic reactions, QT prolongation, seizures
Glass or plastic bottles/bags
Single-use infusion bottles (25 mL to 200 mL)
Store below 25–30°C
Protect from light
Do not freeze
Use immediately after opening
Do not use in:
Patients allergic to fluconazole or azoles
With certain QT-prolonging drugs (e.g., cisapride)
Use with caution in:
Liver or kidney disease
Pregnant or breastfeeding women
Monitor:
Liver function
Renal function
Heart rhythm (ECG if needed)
Equivalent IV fluconazole from other brands
Alternative antifungals:
Voriconazole
Amphotericin B
Echinocandins (e.g., caspofungin, micafungin)
Substitution depends on infection type & resistance pattern
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